Must Reads
There is so much to read, so much to know, so many sources to follow. And the volume of news and information just keeps growing exponentially. How to keep up? Even more, how to rediscover the serendipity of learning something new and interesting for its own sake?
Here, for your enjoyment and interest, are the articles Temin and Company considers “must reads.” They are primarily on the topics of reputation and crisis management, the media, leadership and strategy, perception and psychology, self-presentation, science, girls and women, organizational behavior and other articles of interest.
They are listed below with the most recent articles first, and to the side, by category.
We hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. And whenever you have any favorite articles for us to add, please let us know so that we might include them for other readers to enjoy.
There is so much to read, so much to know, so many sources to follow. And the volume of news and information just keeps growing exponentially. How to keep up? Even more, how to rediscover the serendipity of learning something new and interesting for its own sake?
Here, for your enjoyment and interest, are the articles Temin and Company considers “must reads.” They are primarily on the topics of reputation and crisis management, the media, leadership and strategy, perception and psychology, self-presentation, science, girls and women, organizational behavior and other articles of interest.
They are listed below with the most recent articles first, and to the side, by category.
We hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. And whenever you have any favorite articles for us to add, please let us know so that we might include them for other readers to enjoy.
The One Word Key To Happiness
Eric Barker, Barking Up The Wrong Tree, March 21, 2015
We all want to be happy. That’s obvious. But how much would people pay for a moment of happiness? Researchers did a survey — and the answer was about $80. This article’s author shares what it takes to become happy very quickly without dramatically changing your life (or spending $80). According to the author, the key to happiness really comes down to one word: Attention. […read more]
Women Directors Change How Boards Work
Laura Liswood, Harvard Business Review, February 17, 2015
We know that getting more women on teams can boost performance. Yet when it comes to one of the most important “teams” a company has — its board of directors — the United States seems to have hit a ceiling of about 16% women, with little by way of national efforts by government or business to increase that number. Whether one agrees with quotas as a mechanism for an increase or not, a new look at Norway, which has a mandatory quota system of 40%, is helpful in understanding why having at least three women on a board is important. […read more]
Monica Lewinsky just gave ‘one of the best, most courageous TED talks ever’
Maya Kosoff, Business Insider, March 20, 2015
Monica Lewinsky made her latest public appearance on Thursday in a TED talk titled “The Price of Shame.” Lewinsky’s speech not only received a standing ovation but also moved some people to tears. Lewinsky’s widely known story opened her up to online harassment and public shaming in the years following “the incident.” Now Lewinsky is speaking out about how she’s been treated. […read more]
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Jeffrey Pfeffer: Why Companies No Longer Reward Loyal Employees
Eilene Zimmerman, Insights by Stanford Business, February 20, 2015
Repaying favors is the norm in our personal lives, but not in the workplace. In today’s work world, reciprocity operates with less force. […read more]
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Matt Abrahams: Tips and Techniques for More Confident and Compelling Presentations
Matt Forrest Abrahams, Insights by Stanford Business, March 2, 2015
The ability to present your ideas in a clear, confident, and authentic manner can make a huge difference in your business (and personal) success. Yet many people are anxious or under-practiced in presenting effectively. In this article, a Stanford lecturer explains key ways you can better plan, practice, and present your next talk. […read more]
Scientists Seek Ban on Method of Editing the Human Genome
Nicholas Wade, The New York Times, March 19, 2015
A group of leading biologists on Thursday called for a worldwide moratorium on use of a new genome-editing technique that would alter human DNA in a way that can be inherited. The biologists fear that the new technique is so effective and easy to use that some physicians may push ahead before its safety can be assessed. […read more]
There may be more Earth-like planets than grains of sand on all our beaches
Eric Mack, C/NET, March 19, 2015
A new study combines exoplanet data from the Kepler Space Telescope with a new version of a 250-year-old method for determining orbital periods and positions of planets. The research calculates that in our galaxy alone, there could be billions of planets hosting liquid water, habitable conditions and perhaps even life. […read more]
Why you should care about other people’s kids
Robert Putnam, PBS Newshour, March 19, 2015
Social immobility is a topic that has been long explored on Making Sen$e. How could America have become so much more segregated by class in just a generation or two? Especially when, in the past 30 to 40 years, America has become more religiously and racially integrated? Putnam’s new book is based on his study of his childhood hometown, and is the subject of Making Sen$e Thursday on the NewsHour. […read more]
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Staying Ahead of the Game: The Steps to Effective Crisis Communications Planning
PR Newswire, March 12, 2015
Don’t wait for a crisis to hit before considering your communications strategy. Getting caught off guard can mean the difference between success and failure, especially if your competitors are quick to respond. Take action today to ensure tomorrow’s stability.
View PR Newswire’s on-demand webinar to obtain the tips and tools needed to craft an effective crisis plan. Davia Temin, CEO, Temin & Co. and Colleen Pizarev, VP, Communications Strategies, PR Newswire discuss: creating a crisis plan and messaging effectively; the role of boards in crisis; listening best practices and your social media response. […read more]
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Staying Ahead of the Game: The Steps to Effective Crisis Communications Planning
PR Newswire, March 12, 2015
Don’t wait for a crisis to hit before considering your communications strategy. Getting caught off guard can mean the difference between success and failure, especially if your competitors are quick to respond. Take action today to ensure tomorrow’s stability.
View PR Newswire’s on-demand webinar to obtain the tips and tools needed to craft an effective crisis plan. Davia Temin, CEO, Temin & Co. and Colleen Pizarev, VP, Communications Strategies, PR Newswire discuss: creating a crisis plan and messaging effectively; the role of boards in crisis; listening best practices and your social media response. […read more]
View the slides:
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